Letters

Last week a letter complained about the parking situation on Sunset Beach. I agree it is awful, but the solutions proposed would make it worse. The island has had limited parking for the last 20 years, and that parking was primarily in the pier area.

I have met with and my wife has spoken before the mayor and some of the aldermen regarding the calling of the performance bonds at Rivers Edge. Throughout, the board of aldermen has been most accommodating in addressing the developer’s needs.

To the editor:
July is a transition month for North Carolina families who receive FNS benefits (formerly called Food Stamps). The state Department of Social Services that oversees the FNS program made a recent change that affects the dates families receive their benefits.
While it is a statewide decision, my concern is for our local families who will be affected. Some families will have to wait 10 days longer this month, requiring them to make their food last 40 days instead of 30 days.

To the editor:
On Monday, June 27, I unfortunately had to pay a visit to a local veterinarian hospital because I have a sick cat named Lucy that I have had for about seven years.
When I arrived at the office, Lucy was close to death. She had been sick for several days and had gotten sick like this before but it always seemed to pass in a day or two.
Words can’t describe the compassion and care the staff had for Lucy and me.